LAKELAND, Fla.-- The fifth-ranked Barry Buccaneers continued their regular season with their another win 5-2 over the #33 Florida Southern Mocs on Saturday morning at the Wynee Warden Tennis Center, winning 5-2.
INSIDE THE MATCHUP
Final: No. 5 Barry 5, No. 33 Florida Southern 2
Records: Barry (15-1, 6-0 SSC), FSC (12-4, 3-4 SSC)
Series: Barry lead the series 39-3.
SUMMARY:
Doubles
- #38 Ailen Crespo/ Andrea Di Palma (BARRY) def. Kennedi Brown / Kelly Klaren (FSC) 6-4
- Emily Jennewein / Ronja Scheuermann (FSC) def. #46 Maria Tatarnikova/Viktoriia Dema (BARRY) 7-6(8)
- Annika Berrendorf/Jolie Miller (FSC) def. (BARRY) Dinara Alloiarova/Alina Michalitsch 7-6(5)
Singles
- #33 Olivia Bryant (FSC) def. #3 Alina Michalitsch (BARRY) 6-3, 7-5
- #21 Viktoriia Dema (BARRY) def. Beatriz Costa (FSC) 6-4, 6-2
- #17 Andrea Di Palma (BARRY) def. Ronja Scheuermann (FSC) 6-1, 6-2
- #54 Dinara Alloiarova (BARRY) def. Annika Berrendorf (FSC) 3-6, 6-4, 6-4
- #46 Angela Leweurs (BARRY) def. Emily Jennewein (FSC) 7-6(4), 6-4
- Ailen Crespo (BARRY) def. Kelly Klaren (FSC) 3-6, 7-6(3),6-2
HOW IT HAPPENED:
- The Buccaneers fought hard in doubles play but came up short overall. They started strong on Court #1, where the #38-ranked duo Ailen Crespo and Andrea Di Palma secured a 6-4 win over Kennedi Brown and Kelly Klaren. However, momentum shifted as Barry dropped the next two doubles matches in tightly contested tiebreakers, including a tough loss for the #46-ranked pair Viktoriia Dema and Maria Tatarnikova—a sign of challenges to come throughout the day.
- #17 Andrea Di Palma brought energy back to the Bucs on Court #3, dominating Ronja Scheuermann in a decisive 6-1, 6-2 sweep.
- #21 Viktoriia Dema wrapped up a commanding performance on Court #2, sweeping Batriz Costa 6-4, 6-2.
- On Court #1, #33 Olivia Bryant from Florida Southern stunned #3 Alina Michalitsch with a commanding performance, winning 6-3, 7-5.
- #46 Angela Leweurs faced off against Emily Jennewein on Court #5 and emerged with a straight-set victory, winning 7-6(4), 6-4 in a tight contest.
- On Court #6, Ailen Crespo powered through a three-set thriller, ultimately defeating Kelley Klaren 3-6, 7-6(3), 6-2, adding another gritty win to her impressive season as she clinched the match.
- On Court #4, Dinara Alloiarova secured her twelfth win of the season, grinding out a 3-6, 6-4, 6-4 win over Annika Berrendorf in a back-and-forth battle.
ON THE HORIZON
The Bucs head to Winter Park, Fla. to take on #27-ranked Rollins on April 6. The match begins at 10am at the Bert Martin Tennis Complex.